Red Rock: a few thousand routes, generally warm weather, every kind climbing from short sport routes to big 20-pitch outings, nearby Las Vegas for off-rock activities. Who could ask for more?
***** LATE EXIT PASSES ***** It is easy to be late returning to your car, and the tickets are EXPENSIVE. The BLM has a "Late Exit" system in place to allow climbers extra time before they must exit the scenic loop road. Full details are on the BLM recording at 702-515-5050. Here's what to do:
Call the LATE EXIT RECORDING at 702-515-5050.
You can call up to seven days prior to your climb. If you can get a cell phone signal (but don't count on this), you can call as late as 4:00 p.m. on the day of your climb. Be prepared to recite the following information to the answering machine:
1. Your name and address 2. Vehicle license number and description 3. Type of pass (late exit or overnight) 4. Intended date of climb 5. Route name 6. Parking area 7. Your phone number
ALL information must be left or NO PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED!
All climbers should take advantage of this excellent resource. Any number of unexpected things can cause you to run late on a climb. Don't let your trip get ruined with an expensive, but avoidable, parking ticket
A great route! And VERY popular. Start early.For the approach, take the trail that skirts the pink cliff band on the left. Work your way around the cliff band and to the right. Look for a huge roof capping a large slab and make your way to the crack on the right side of this feature. Scramble up a few 4th-class sections to the a nice terrace and the beginning of a LF corner/crack that has a few bolts (why?)... P1: 5.7, 150' Climb a crack i...[more]
By Mike Morley Administrator From: Oakland, CA Mar 23, 2006
Bryson, try http://www.redrockcanyonlv.org/faq.htm. Camping was $10/night last time I stayed there. On the positive side, there's potable water, clean pit toilets, and it's pretty close to the entrance loop. However, the sites are not wind or sun-protected and the campground as a whole is not very scenic. As they say, a picture says a thousand words.
As an alternative to camping, you might want to try hotels.com as well - it's not uncommon to find rooms for $35 per night on Sun-Thurs. If you can get a good deal, I highly recommend the Artisan Hotel at the corner of I-15 and Sahara. Great rooms, killer lounge bar, funky ambiance, and non-smoking.
By Ron Olsen Administrator From: Boulder, CO Mar 23, 2006
Thanks for the info, Mike.
I'd like to see the main Red Rock page updated to include this info, and additional info on hotels, places to eat and buy beer, climbing shops, climbing gear, entrance fees, gate hours, etc.
An overview of the climbing areas and some climbing photos would be nice too.
Also, it seems that the area is called "Red Rock", not "Red Rocks", by the locals these days. Maybe the area should be renamed.
By Mike Morley Administrator From: Oakland, CA Mar 23, 2006
Ron --
I've always called it "Red Rocks" (as per the red Urioste and subsequent Swain guidebooks), although the official name is the "Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (RRCNCA)". The locals call it "Red Rock" and are quick to point out that you must be a non-local if you call it "Red Rocks" (think "Buena Vista, CO"). "Red Rock Canyon" seems like the best option for this site. What do you think, Larry?
Additional info: Desert Rock Sports on W. Charleston is the place to go for gear, guidebooks, etc. The old owner, Mike Ward, sold the shop about a year ago, and they moved a few doors down. The Powerhouse Gym is located in the same strip mall and provides showers for a small fee. Trader Joe's is located at 2101 S. Decatur and has great food, wine, coffee, cheese (much of it organically-grown) at excellent prices.
The Powerhouse Gym on W. Charleston Blvd. and Cimarron was renamed to Red Rock Climbing Center after the change of ownership. 8201 W. Charleston Blvd. ste. 150 Phone: 702-254-5604
Desert Rock Sports for your gear needs(in same plaza as R.R.C.C.) Also... can offer a lot of helpful information to visiting or local climbers.
Whole Foods 10 minutes from Red Rock 8855 W Charleston Blvd Phone: 702-254-8655
The Sunflower Market is also great if you like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods type grocery items. They have a huge selection of fruits and vegetables, wide aisles, and less crowded. Their prices seem more reasonable too. 4020 S. Rainbow Blvd Located on the NE corner of Flamingo and S. Rainbow Blvd. Store Hours: Monday-Sunday 7 AM - 10 PM Phone: 702-876-4888
In same plaza as Sunflower Market: Einstein Bagels, Starbucks, and a French Bakery: Bonjour Euro Bakers (Great pastries, coffee, and sandwiches!) Owners Stephane & Gerard Phone: 702-889-4628
BJ's Restaurant, and Brewery as mentioned above, is popular for after climbing feasts. On W. Charleston Blvd./215 freeway
Tacos El Compita For awesome authentic Mexican burritos/food. Cheap! New hours 8A.M to 9P.M 6118 W Charleston/Jones Blvd On the NW corner Phone: 702-878-0008
A cool 24HOURINTERNET CAFE 10-15 minutes from Red Rock. ELYSIUM 7875 W. Sahara Ave #101 (Just West of Buffalo Drive) Great coffee, and also serves tea, smoothies,organic pastries, and sandwiches.
Rainbow Laundromat Coin laundry/cleaners Rainbow Blvd/ Sahara Ave. On northwest corner-behind Arby's Next to Kopper Keg Restaurant, and Lounge(Bar) 2247 S. Rainbow Blvd. 702-254-7070 Hours 7:30a.m.-10p.m.
Hi Folks I'm close to completing a new guidebook to Red Rocks, (yes another one). I've got room for a few more shots and have too many of my friends already, so I'd like to get a few new faces in there. I'm looking for shots of leaders on multi pitch canyon routes in particular, but any nice shot will do. 4 mp digital is probably the minimum, I can use slides as well. Any new route information is welcome. If its in the canyons and bolts are involved send it anonymously, so that neither I nor the BLM know who you are!. My E-Mail is jerryhandren@earthlink.net.
Red Rock Casino W. Charleston Blvd./215 freeway- 5 minutes from Red Rock Canyon, and actually has some pretty good restaurants $-$$$$, and a really good all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet/ 8.99 M-F 8-11a.m.(more expensive, and a lot more crowded on Sat/Sun)
Grand Cafe in the Red Rock Casino is a coffeshop/restaurant open 24 hours, and has late night specials (11pm - 6 am) as low as 99 cents.
If you don't care for casinos, you may not mind this more tasteful one(if that makes sense)
If you are a hardcore mountain biker, you MUST take a side trip to Bootleg Canyon in beautiful Boulder City. Only a 30 -40 minute freeway drive from Vegas. Check it out!
Local climbers love hanging out with their partners at Osaka Ask to sit in the Tatami/back room! Great Sushi! 4205 W Sahara Ave. (East of Decatur Blvd.) Phone:702-876-4988
In our Vegas Chinatown My favorite~ Sam Woo BBQ Restaurant Authentic Chinese Food 4215 Spring Mountain Rd # B101 (west of the I-15 freeway) Phone:702-368-7628
For Indian Food Samosa Factory 4604 W Sahara Ave Ste 6 (east of Decatur Blvd.) Phone:702-258-9196
By Mike Morley Administrator From: Oakland, CA Nov 14, 2006
Weather information for Calico Basin (weather station KNVLASVE41) may be found at http://www.wunderground.com/US/NV/Las_Vegas.html. Scroll down the page to "Calico Basin, Red Rock Conservation Area, Las Vegas, NV"
FWIW the Las Vegas airport makes for a lousy bivy spot...
By Jordan Ramey From: South Pasadena, CA Oct 18, 2007
Originally posted by "chris ansari"
----------------- The kind folks over at the BLM have published a bunch of data about the climbing routes within the conservation area. It has some pretty incredible photos of walls with route locations.
It is not a substitute for a guidebook, but might be a nice complement for finding routes. It's worth looking over.
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